Utah State University Offers Free Writing Courses

December 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Writing Online Courses

Choosing freelance writing as your career path may have been a difficult decision. While it’s certainly possible to become a successful freelance writer without any formal education in the area of writing it definitely won’t hurt to get a class or two under your belt. Fortunately there are a few places online that allow writers to take advantage of free classes. One such place is Utah State University.

Utah State University currently offers three free courses through what is known as their OpenCourseWare program. They courses are offered online, allow you the opportunity to study at your own pace, and are free. You don’t even have to register in advance before beginning.

Intro to Writing: Academic Prose

The Intro to Writing: Academic Prose course was designed for students who were originally supposed to attend classes up to three times per week. You can download this course in its entirety and work at your own pace. You won’t be graded or earn credits, but you’ll have the opportunity to work through the course in much the same way as a university student would, picking up new skills along the way.

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5 Hot Places to find Writing Jobs

December 22nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Freelance Writing Jobs

The economy is tight and the job market is even worse. Whether you’re a full-time writer or a part-time blogger just looking to make money online, it helps to know that there are hundreds ( if not thousands) of writing jobs that become available each day. The trick is knowing where to look to find them, so I’ve compiled a list of 5 hot places you can look for freelance writing and blogging jobs. Check them out:

5. ProBlogger

The ProBlogger website is run by no other than Darren Rowse, an esteemed and well known blogger. His website has a separate Job Board section where aspiring freelance bloggers can read about and apply for new jobs as they are listed. He only lists serious blogging jobs, so you are relatively safe from fly-by-night job posters here.

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